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# Senior Security Operations Engineer, FedRAMP

- **Company:** Medallia
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $128,500.0 - $188,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Python (Programming Language), Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Splunk, Network Server
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-security-operations-engineer-fedramp-mclean-va--e42c6a4b-e179-4768-8b89-b316d17376dd

## About the Role

Cloud Computing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Memory Hardware, Regulatory Compliance, Security Attacks, Computer Hacking, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Computer Security, Audiovisual, Incident Management, * Eligibility Requirement: Must reside in the U.S. and hold U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card (Lawful Permanent Resident) to meet FedRAMP compliance requirements.

 * 5+ years of progressive experience in Security Operations, cloud security, or security systems engineering (managing servers, DB, AWS cloud infrastructure, and core enterprise security tools).
 * Demonstrated experience writing Python code to build security utilities, interact with APIs, and drive system automation.
 * Proven track record directly administering, configuring, and managing enterprise security toolsets throughout their lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Deep practical understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, threat models, and regulatory frameworks (specifically NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP Moderate/High standards) and supporting continuous monitoring in FedRAMP environments.
 * Direct experience building and maintaining custom Splunk applications
 * Proven ability to translate non-technical business and regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions.
 * Independent problem-solving capabilities with exceptional written and verbal cross-team communication skills.

## Description

* Full lifecycle security tool management including selecting, deploying, integrating, maintaining, and twilight security technologies such as SIEM's, Log Management, Vulnerability Management Platforms, AV, etc.
 * Security alert and incident management with a focus on alert and threat hunting automation
 * Will provide technical support for compliance and security audits and will be the subject matter expert for FedRAMP security controls during audits
 * GRC Engineering for compliance automation
 * This is a technical hands on position that will have opportunities for coding, scripting and automation as well as continually learning and understanding new technologies

Candidates based in the Tysons vicinity will be prioritized as this role is Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite.